Modular Monopole for Wireless Communications

2. The modular monopole defined in claim 1, wherein each of the antenna module, the radio module, and the base is cylindrical and has a diameter, and wherein each of the diameters of the antenna module, the radio module and the base is substantially identical.

3. The modular monopole defined in claim 1, further comprising a distribution module having a distribution compartment, wherein at least one cable distribution unit resides within the distribution compartment, the cable distribution unit configured to receive power conductors and optical fibers from a trunk cable, and wherein the distribution module is in vertically stacked relationship with the base, the radio module and the antenna module.

4. The modular monopole defined in claim 3, wherein the distribution module is located between the base and the radio module.

5. The modular monopole defined in claim 3, wherein the distribution module is located in the base.

6. The monopole assembly defined in claim 4, wherein the base section is configured such that the cable distribution unit is mounted between about 6 and 15 feet above the ground.

7. The monopole assembly defined in claim 5, wherein a cable connecting the cable distribution unit with the RRU is routed within the monopole, wherein the base section of the monopole includes an access window.

8. The monopole assembly defined in claim 3, wherein the cable distribution unit is configured to receive optical fibers and power conductors.

9. The modular monopole defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one antenna is a plurality of antennas.

11. The monopole assembly defined in claim 10, wherein the cooling module includes a fan and an air intake section.

12. The modular monopole defined in claim 10, wherein an air conveying unit is located in the base and configured to force air upwardly through the second hollow post.

14. The modular monopole defined in claim 13, wherein the side wall of the radio module includes a door, and wherein the first and second intake sections are located in the door.